What replaced the Saucony Ride 18?
Updated July 31, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Ride 19 replaced the Ride 18 in January 2026 at $145, $5 more. It moved to a reformulated supercritical PWRRUN+ foam that cut nearly an ounce while riding softer, and reviewers called it the best Ride in years.
At a glance
- The Ride 19 is 0.8 oz lighter
- 1 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $5
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Ride 18 vs 19.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeThe best-reviewed Ride since the 15. The reformulated supercritical PWRRUN+ cut nearly an ounce while riding softer, and TechRadar called it the ultimate do-it-all shoe. Reviewers noted the continued mild drift toward plush, and at $145 the Ride gave up most of its old price advantage.
Stick with the Ride 18 if
- The 18 is proven, discounted, and nearly the same platform underfoot
- You prefer the slightly firmer feel of the beaded foam
- You want to stay under $140
Move to the Ride 19 if
- You want the lighter, softer foam now
- Long runs in the 18 left your legs beat up
- The $5 difference does not matter to you at full price
What loyalists said about the update
Early consensus is strongly positive: the plush direction the 17 started, minus the weight penalty that came with it. The reservations are the $5 price bump and the shrinking price gap to the shoes the Ride used to undercut.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Ride 18 stock
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Jul 31, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Ride 19, these come closest to what the Ride 18 did.
- 10.1 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
Close in weight, firmness, and price. The Pegasus has 2 mm more drop and a snappier forefoot from its Zoom Air unit.
Against your Saucony Ride 18: 0.4 oz heavier, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
- 7 oz
- 4 mm drop
- 29 mm heel
- $130 list
The Kinvara is the lighter, lower, more minimal option in the same stable. Ride runners who want less shoe on faster days cross-shop it.
Against your Saucony Ride 18: 2.7 oz lighter, 8 mm less heel stack, 4 mm less drop, $10 less at list.
- 7.8 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 39 mm heel
- $175 list
The Endorphin Speed is the fast-day sibling: a nylon plate and springier PWRRUN PB foam on the same 8 mm drop. The classic Saucony rotation pairs the two.
Against your Saucony Ride 18: 1.9 oz lighter, 2 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $35 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Saucony Ride 18 still available?
- Yes. The Saucony Ride 18 is still widely stocked on Amazon in both men's and women's sizes, often below its original list price now that a newer version exists.
- Is the Ride 19 a downgrade from the Saucony Ride 18?
- No. Most runners rate the Ride 19 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much lighter is the Ride 19?
- 0.8 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 8.9 oz against the Saucony Ride 18's 9.7 oz.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Saucony Ride 18?
- The Nike Pegasus 42. Close in weight, firmness, and price. The Pegasus has 2 mm more drop and a snappier forefoot from its Zoom Air unit.